9 The Reproductive Systems Free Online FlashCards

Where do sperm develop in the testes?

Sperm develop in the seminiferous tubules within the testes.

Where do sperm mature and get stored?

Sperm mature and are stored in the epididymis, a tightly coiled tube.

How does the scrotum support sperm production?

The scrotum holds the testes outside the pelvic cavity and helps maintain a temperature suitable for sperm production.

How do accessory glands contribute to semen?

The seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands add fluids that combine with sperm to form semen.

What is the role of a sperm cell's midpiece?

The midpiece produces energy that supports sperm movement.

How many chromosomes does a haploid sperm carry?

Sperm are haploid, with 23 chromosomes—half the number in a typical human body cell.

What do the ovaries produce or contain?

The ovaries contain developing oocytes and produce hormones, including estrogen and progesterone.

Where does fertilization usually occur?

A released oocyte enters a uterine tube, where fertilization usually occurs if it takes place.

What is the endometrium, and what can it support?

The endometrium is the uterus's inner lining; it changes during the menstrual cycle and can support implantation and early development.

What does FSH support in males?

In males, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) supports sperm development.

What does an LH rise trigger in a typical cycle?

In a typical cycle, a rise in luteinizing hormone (LH) helps trigger ovulation.

What does the corpus luteum do during the luteal phase?

After ovulation, the emptied follicle becomes the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone and helps maintain the uterine lining.